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The main advantage of KOReader is if the epub is a bit "broken". It's only a file browser interface with a clunky search of a Calibre Metadata file.

Most ereader renderers even on 10 year old ereaders or apps do everything needed. The big advantage of Kobo with the native one is metadata based listings. In the last 10 years maybe they added subtitle and series as well as the previous "collections/shelves".

I have a Sony PRS-350 and an ancient Binatone. For actual reading of an epub2 they do everything needed. The Kindle K3 with azw3 likewise.

Similarly to just play DVDs, there is no new player that has a better UI than my 2004 model. I have a 1990s CD player and it needs nothing new.

Peak eink ereader was about 2014, 11 years ago. There hasn't been much needed since then. In fact the Kindle UI has gone backwards.

I've had KO Reader on Kobo, but took it off when Kobo added per document "clipping/zoom" on PDFs. I still have it on an eink Android, but don't use that. I found no need for it on my phone or tablets (I've Pocketbook, Lithium, Aldiko/Cantook etc).

I fix Gutenberg texts with a conversion filter when I add them. I convert all added ebooks to remove line-height and white-space.

There might be some value with poorly formatted ebooks and KOReader for people with no PC.
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